South Dakota Layoffs — August 2009
Employers in South Dakota submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2009, putting at risk an estimated 83 workers — down from July. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 73 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 10 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 73 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brown | 1 | 73 |
| Union | 1 | 10 |
Brown saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 73 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 1 | 73 |
| Elk Point | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in South Dakota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Healthcare | Aberdeen | 73 | ||
| Terex Load King | Elk Point | 10 |
Topping the list was Coventry Healthcare at its Aberdeen facility, reporting 73 affected workers. Terex Load King followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for South Dakota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by South Dakota. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all South Dakota WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.